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About the Role

We are seeking a Senior MEP Cost Manager specialising in Data Centres to join our team in London. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing cost planning and commercial management activities for mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems on complex data centre projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed cost estimates for MEP systems within data centre projects.
• Analyse and report on cost variances, providing recommendations to improve value and commercial performance.
• Collaborate with project teams to support cost-effective and efficient design solutions.
• Prepare and manage tender documentation, contracts and procurement strategies.
• Contribute to value engineering activities to identify opportunities for optimisation.
• Manage change control processes and support the negotiation of contract variations.
• Provide specialist advice and guidance on MEP systems and associated costs to clients and project stakeholders.
• Monitor and forecast project cash flow performance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulatory requirements and project procedures.
• Support the development of colleagues through mentoring, coaching and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Quantity Surveying, Engineering, or a related field
• Professional certification from a recognised body such as RICS or CIOB
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in MEP cost management, with a focus on data centre projects
• Advanced knowledge of MEP systems and data centre infrastructure
• Proficiency in cost estimation software (e.g., CostX, Causeway)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proven project management expertise
• In-depth understanding of data centre design and construction principles
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards and regulations related to MEP systems and data centres
• Demonstrated experience in contract administration and procurement
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Strong leadership skills with the capacity to mentor junior team members

Skills

• MEP cost management
• Data centre projects
• Cost estimation software (e.g., CostX, Causeway)
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Project management
• Data centre design
• Construction principles
• Contract administration
• Procurement
• Leadership

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior
• 7-10 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree
• Professional certification (RICS or CIOB)

Benefits

• Great place to work
• Opportunity and voice to affect change
• Healthy, productive and flexible working environment
• Respects work-life balance

About the Company

• Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.
• Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives.
• Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.
• Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.
• We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest.
• Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Equal Opportunity

• Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer.
• We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.